Top navigators and renowned doctors generally belonged to some faction, so Carlos could not simply seize them by force. But if he only asked them to set the questions together, the forces behind them would not dare to be negligent.
It was not that Carlos lacked the power to take them by force; he simply did not want to cause trouble. After all, he would be leaving the West Sea before long. But when he gave face, they had better accept it.
If they would not even show him respect over something this minor, they were courting death!
As Carlos's orders were issued, the various organizations under his command began operating, arranging the navigators and doctors who had come to participate and leading them into the examination halls prepared in advance.
The navigator and doctor assessments were held in two adjacent examination halls. Besides the proctors, Carlos personally took part as well, using Observation Haki to cover both halls, preventing cheating and ensuring that those who passed truly possessed real skill.
From preparing the questions and setting up the examination halls to the end of the tests, it took about a week. In the end, ten of the most outstanding navigators and doctors were selected, five from each group.
Carlos's method of recruiting companions was rather uncommon. The talents selected through such examinations might not compare to destined companions encountered through extraordinary luck, but anyone who stood out from the crowd undoubtedly possessed genuine ability and could be trusted with navigation or medicine.
Carlos personally interviewed the five navigators and five doctors, ultimately selecting the two Crewmates who suited his tastes best and had personalities he found most agreeable.
One was Belzanna, an exceptionally capable female navigator. Her attire and demeanor were both sharp and efficient, and her appearance was